I was stuffing some cabbage rolls this evening when Mia remarked that I had rarely ever made them. I must be a bit “thick”, she loves them, they are very easy to prepare and don’t strain the budget. I’ll have to keep cabbage rolls top of mind.
I have made cabbage rolls a number of ways; stuffed with meat, stuffed with rice and a combination of the two. Tonight I stuffed them with a ground beef mixture I use to make stuffed piquillo chilies. [...]
Somewhere in the American timeline Goulash got lost! Today most people’s idea of goulash is a concoction of hamburger, onions and tomato sauce and may or may not contain pasta or rice but is usually served along side it or potatoes. I would venture a guess the original Hamburger Helper was the result of what has become to be known as goulash. [...]
I love the freshness of stir fry! There are endless varieties of classic Asian dishes that are stir fried and there are countless other fusion dishes one could make. Great stuff, one pan, fresh food and on the table in minutes.
This dish is easily accomplished with a variety of beef cuts depending upon personal preference and what is available at market. I usually use sirloin or flank steak. My preference is flank as it has a bit more flavor but either way this is an excellent dish. [...]
Ok, I can be an ass sometimes! It is not often but when I am I step all over my lovely bride. The best way I know to overcome the result of my foibles is to be quick to apologize and cook something, just for Mia. Meat always works!
I decided to stop by the meat market and pickup some short ribs and braise them in wine, serve the tender chunks of meat on top of creamy mashed potatoes and along side freshly sautéed spinach.
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